Represent Us Education Fund
- Assets
- $6.6m
- Revenue
- $5.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 35
- Location
- Florence, MA
- Founding
- 03/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 26-3088283
Organization Overview
Represent Us Education Fund is located in Florence, MA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (W01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Represent Us Education Fund employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Represent Us Education Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Represent Us Education Fund generated $5.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 18.6% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Represent Us Education Fund has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $4,067,921. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
REPRESENTUS IS AMERICA'S LEADING NONPARTISAN ANTI-CORRUPTION ORGANIZATION FIGHTING TO FIX OUR BROKEN AND INEFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATIONS: REPRESENT.US EDUCATION FUND ELEVATES THE NATIONAL DIALOGUE ON DEMOCRATIC REFORM BY TAKING COMPLEX IDEAS AND PRESENTING THEM IN A WAY THAT RESONATES WITH DIVERSE AUDIENCES. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS THROUGH VARIOUS MEDIUMS TO COMMUNICATE WITH DEMOCRACY REFORM GROUPS, ACADEMICS, ACTIVISTS, AND INFLUENCERS FROM ACROSS THE POLITICAL SPECTRUM. THE ORGANIZATION IS DRIVEN BY THE GOAL TO CREATE A COLLABORATIVE NETWORK FOR THE MOVEMENT BY BRINGING TOGETHER PASSIONATE ACTIVISTS AND ADVOCATES AND CREATING OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN, SHARE IDEAS, GET INSPIRED, AND FORGE LASTING RELATIONSHIPS.
OTHER PROJECTS: THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS VARIOUS PROJECTS TO PROMOTE EQUALITY, ETHICS AND TRANSPARENCY IN ELECTIONS AND GOVERNMENTS.
GRANTMAKING: REPRESENTUS EDUCATION FUND MADE GRANTS TO REPRESENT.US TO SUPPORT PUBLIC EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND CROSS-PARTISAN OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. GRANT FUNDS WERE USED TO DEVELOP MULTI-CHANNEL PUBLIC-EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS TO INFORM VOTERS ABOUT THE CHALLENGES FACED BY OUR DEMOCRACY AND ON VIABLE POLICY SOLUTIONS. FUNDS WERE ALSO USED TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL CONTENT ABOUT POPULAR, SMART POLITICAL REFORMS; TO PRODUCE COMPELLING VIDEOS; AND TO PROVIDE OF-THE-MOMENT COMMUNICATIONS ON NEWS ITEMS IMPACTING OUR DEMOCRACY. GRANTMAKING ALSO UNDERWROTE THE RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING OF VOLUNTEERS.
RESEARCH AND PLANNING: REPRESENT.US EDUCATION FUND CONDUCTS IN-DEPTH RESEARCH RELATED TO CAMPAIGN-FINANCE AND ELECTORAL-SYSTEMS REFORM. ONGOING RESEARCH AIMS TO MEASURE, TRACK, AND EVALUATE THE IMPACT OF PUBLIC POLICY ON STATE AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Yuchiang Cheng Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Elisa Jagerson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ramsey Homsany Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Todd Dipaola Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ed Helms Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Desmond Meade Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Glow Global Events Event Planner/contractor | 12/30/23 | $688,279 |
Sockeye Red Services Llc Video Production | 12/30/23 | $122,698 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,808,826 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,808,826 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $629,055 |
| Investment income | $47,695 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,496,155 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $561,110 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $282,724 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $97,804 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,904,573 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $175,580 |
| Other employee benefits | $343,975 |
| Payroll taxes | $250,137 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $27,550 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,265 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,784,655 |
| Advertising and promotion | $75,989 |
| Office expenses | $282,163 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $155,519 |
| Travel | $257,832 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $380,669 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $32,878 |
| Insurance | $213,585 |
| All other expenses | $4,425 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,753,629 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,843,632 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $834,514 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,074,035 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $43,705 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $151,468 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $679,719 |
| Total assets | $6,627,073 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $479,833 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $4,729,428 |
| Total liabilities | $5,209,261 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$3,086,639 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,504,451 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,627,073 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Represent Us Education Fund has awarded $551,110 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
REPRESENTUS PURPOSE: Education and Communicaiton | $511,110 |
THE CENTER FOR CIVIC ALTERNATIVES PURPOSE: General Support | $15,000 |
DEMOCRACY MAINE PURPOSE: General Support | $15,000 |
VOTER CHOICE ARIZONA PURPOSE: General Support | $10,000 |